The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting".
While the surface-level plot seems like a standard love triangle, the ending provides a massive twist that has sparked two major theories: 1. The "Self-Love" Theory
By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate
The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting".
While the surface-level plot seems like a standard love triangle, the ending provides a massive twist that has sparked two major theories: 1. The "Self-Love" Theory
By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate
